The mental toll of participating in unethical decisions, and the pressure we're under every single day, is barely manageable. It leaves marks. But my wife could lose her job any day, my two kids are still in school, and I'm drowning in debt. So I endure. So my family can survive. And yes, I've tried to find something else, even switch industries. But it's really, really bad out there.
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I have a neighbor who has been on the verge of bankruptcy two times. First time was during the real estate collapse. His wife's family bailed them out. They went back out on spending spree and less than ten years later, back in financial trouble. This time, his parents died and left money. Needless to say, they spent it all. Now both are wondering how they are going to live with no other outs. Moral of the story, don't spend what you don't have and live within your means. Quit worrying what your family, friends and neighbors have. The most valuable thing you could ever have is your freedom.
Hate this company and most companies but I have a wife, mortgage, and child to support. I just save and invest as much as I can so that eventually I can quit whenever I feel like it. Until then as burnt out as I am I gotta su-k it up and keep it moving.
This is why you avoid debt. People can tell you all day but you’ll rarely listen now you know. We all do it, just part of the learning process. You’ll learn to despise all the purchases you made and realize I’d rather have my life back.
We’re all on the same boat. People like us live paycheck to paycheck at the mercy of higher levels 😢
You are not alone. Every day I’m like I should quit but bills are piling up. And my pay gets raise by the pennies (75 cent).
Usury is a trap.
Same I’ve got this baseline level of stress that won’t lower and it’s affecting my health. I’m just riding it out at this point. I have debt to pay off too.